Where to celebrate Oktoberfest across America

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Oregon's 52nd annual Mount Angel Oktoberfest will take place September 14-17, with German foods, a biergarten and weingarten, and live performances. Both German imports and Oregon craft beers will be featured. courtesy of Mount Angel Oktoberfest

In Texas, the 30th annual Addison Oktoberfest takes place in Addison Circle Park, September 14-17, with German beers, more than 10 food vendors, a keg tapping, barrel rolling, contests, live music and more activities. Stevan Koye Photography

Cincinnati hosts America's largest Oktoberfest celebration with its 41st annual Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, September 15-17. The event brings more than 30 food and beverage vendors downtown with German pastries, pretzels and sausage, and a variety of beers. courtesy of Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber

In Oregon, Bend Oktoberfest returns September 15-16 on on Oregon Avenue, with beer from more than 25 Oregon breweries, food, wine, cider, Bavarian music and activities. Downtown Bend Business Association

In New York City, Watermark Bar hosts its annual OktoberFest for three weekends on the East River. Expect nearly 1,000 kegs of German beer, brats and pretzels and more Bavarian fare, games, live music and more, September 15-17, 22-24, and 29-October 1. courtesy of Watermark Bar

New York City's historic Tavern on the Green restaurant brings Oktoberfest to Central Park with avern on the Grün, September 15-October 15. The event will feature Oktoberfest and fall beers on tap, pretzels, sausages, a lederhosen photo opp and more fall touches in the outdoor garden. courtesy of Tavern on the Green

Outside of New York City's Penn Station, The Pennsy Beer Garden will host a keg tapping September 16 with German beers and music, and additional activities through October 3. Gareth Smit/Fernando Sandoval

To commemorate Oktoberfest, Chicago's Bohemian House will host its third annual Schnitzelfest, September 16-22. Local chefs prepare their take on schnitzel each night with live German music. courtesy of Bohemian House

In Hunter, N.Y., Hunter Mountain resort hosts Oktoberfest over four weekends, from September 23 through October 15. Festivities feature German food and beer, contests, wine and cider, with free admission. courtesy of Hunter Mountain

Samuel Adams hosts Octoberfest events each weekend from September 29 to October 27 in Cleveland, Denver, Chicago, New York City and Boston, with beer, food, live music and activities. Visit samueladams.com/octoberfest for details. courtesy of Samuel Adams

In Fort Worth, Texas, Rahr & Sons Brewing Company will host its eighth annual Oktoberfest 5K on September 30, with a biergarten, German polka, costume and stein hoisting contests, and more. courtesy of Rahr & Sons Brewing Company

In New York City's Lower East Side, Loreley Restaurant & Biergarten launches 45 Days of Oktoberfest, September 30-October 1, with a free keg tapping of Hofbrau Oktoberfest and events through October. courtesy of Loreley Restaurant & Biergarten

Dating back to 1980, Nashville Oktoberfest returns to the city's Germantown neighborhood, October 5-8, with Paulaner and Goodwood Brewing beers on draft, more than 35 food vendors, a bratwurst eating contest, parades and more activities. courtesy of Nashville Oktoberfest

Munich kicks off the official Oktoberfest this weekend, and Americans can celebrate in major cities from coast to coast through October. Pair German beer, pretzels, bratwursts and sausages with domestic craft beers, stein hoisting contests, polka dancing, live music and more festivities.

Find America's largest Oktoberfests in Cincinnati and Nashville, Samuel Adams' Oktoberfests in Cleveland and Chicago, and resorts hosting Oktoberfests in New Hampshire and New York.

In Panama City Beach, Fla., Schooners, The Last Local Beach Club, hosts its 28th annual Lobster Festival & Tournament, September 11-17. A full week of events features huge local lobsters and more food. courtesy of Schooners

New York City's 5th annual Taste of Gramercy Neighborhood takes place on September 16, with samples and activities from a dozen restaurants and vendors on Irving Place. courtesy of Taste of Gramercy Neighborhood

In Portsmouth, N.H., Strawberry Banke Museum hosts the PASSPORT Craft Beer & Culinary World Tour on September 16, with more than 20 craft beers and food from local chefs. courtesy of Strawberry Banke Museum

VICE Media's MUNCHIES website hosts its first free eponymous festival at New York City's Hester Street Fair, September 16-17. The event features new Nordic food with eight notable chefs from the region, including Claus Meyer, plus a market, cocktail lab, creamery and more. courtesy of Hester Street Fair

New York City's TASTE Williamsburg Greenpoint returns for its eighth annual block party on September 17. More than 50 North Brooklyn restaurants, beverage makers and vendors offer samples on the Williamsburg waterfront. Bethany Michaela

Euphoria returns to Greenville, S.C., September 21-24 with a variety of dinners, parties, seminars, cooking demonstrations and classes. Experience South Carolina's cuisine and arts at individual events or with festival passes or packages. courtesy of euphoria Greenville

London, Ky., hosts its 28th annual World Chicken Festival, September 21-24, with food from local non-profits and fried chicken dinners prepared in The World’s Largest Stainless Steel Skillet. courtesy of World Chicken Festival

The inaugural Bourbon & Beyond festival brings bourbon, food, other beverages and music to Louisville's Champions Park, September 23-24. Maker's Mark is among two dozen bourbon partners participating, along with breweries, wineries, restaurants and more flavors contributing to a variety of events. Mike Pramik

The Joy of Sake takes place at New York City's Metropolitan Pavilion on September 27. Close to 400 sakes (more than 200 of which are not available in the U.S.) can be paired with food samples from 16 local Asian restaurants. courtesy of The Joy of Sake

In New Hampshire, Waterville Valley Resort hosts its 17th annual Chili Challenge & Brews on September 30. Sample area restaurants' chili entries and local beer before an outdoor concert. courtesy of Waterville Valley Resort

Fall for Greenville features more than 40 restaurants, plus entertainment, October 13-15. Free to attend, the South Carolina weekend festival includes demonstrations, tastings and competitions from more than 45 food vendors. Kris Decker, Firewater Photography

Harvest on the Harbor celebrates 10 years in Portland, Maine, October 17-22. Events include a grand tasting, lobster cookoff, sustainable suppers, a tasting crawl around the city and more. courtesy of Harvest on the Harbor

Cooks and Corks returns to Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North for the fifth year on October 20. The Scottsdale League for the Arts host more than a dozen local chefs who prepare fare to pair with select wine, beer and spirits. courtesy of Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North

Motley Brews will host its sixth Downtown Brew Festival at Las Vegas' Clark County Amphitheater on October 21. Pair samples of beer from 60 breweries with live music and fare from local chefs. Fred Morledge

Dallas hosts the fifth annual Chefs For Farmers, November 2-5 at various venues, including The Adolphus, Lee Park and Victory Park. More than 30 chefs showcase local farmers at a bite night, dinner, a street food night, the main event tasting and beverage events. courtesy of Chefs For Farmers

The Texas Monthly BBQ Fest features 31 of the magazine's top 50 barbecue makers across the state, November 4-5 in Austin. From a Brisket Brunch to a ‘Cue Course, it is the ultimate barbecue weekend in the Lone Star State. courtesy of Texas Monthly